Shore & Paddle – October 4-19, 2013
Benefits Anglers for Conservation’s Hook Kids on Fishing Programs
Join the Anglers for Conservation’s Second Annual Space Coast International Surf Fishing Tournament (Shore and Paddle). In only its second year, Florida’s International Space Coast Surf Fishing Tournament (SCISFT) is destined to become the world’s premier surf fishing tournament! Why, you say? Location, location, location! Brevard County’s Indian River Lagoon coastal waters (from the beach out to 50 feet of water) are world renowned for their numerous fishing world record catches and exceptional fishing opportunities.
This years event will be held October 4-19, 2013 along the shores of Brevard County. During this year’s SCISFT, anglers of all ages will be vying for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. During the fifteen days of competition, anglers will test their surf and paddle fishing skills to catch as many different species of fish that cruise the beaches of the Space Coast (Brevard County). The paddle angler and shore angler catching the overall most inches of fish (accumulate by measuring two-to-six different species) will receive the top prizes of $1,000 and one of them will be designated the 2013 International Surf Fishing Champion of the the World.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Anglers for Conservation’s Hook Kids on Fishing programs. Each year, these programs introduce thousands of children and parents to recreational fishing for the first time.
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DETAILS
Detailed tournament information, waivers and sign-up locations can be found at www.surffishingtournament.com.
LOCATION
Beaches of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon Coast.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Oct 4: Tournament Kickoff, International Palms Resort, 5-7 p.m.
Oct. 5: Sunrise Tournament begins
Oct 9: Celebrity Paddle Fishing Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Oct 16: Celebrity Surf Fishing Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 19: Tournament ends at 12 noon
Oct 19: Finale Party, International Palm Resort, 2 p.m.
SPECIES
Unlike other tournaments where anglers target only a few specicif species, this event is formatted to highlight the numerous species of the Indian River Lagoon Coast. All legal saltwater species are eligible except for tarpon, sharks and stingrays. However, there will be a Tarpon DNA Sample contest within the tournament. The angler returning the most tarpon DNA samples during this tournament will win a special prize supplied by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory Tarpon Genetic Recapture Study Team.
COST
Adults: $75
Young Adults (16-20): $60
Entry fees increase $10 after September 28. Checks should be made payable to Space Coast International Surf Fishing Tournament or SCISFT. Mail to Anglers for Conservation, P.O. Box 372423, Satellite Beach, FL 32937. For questions, contact Rodney Smith at (321) 750-3374 or via email irlcoast@gmail.com.
PRIZES
Shore Angler Grand Prize-$1,000. Shore angler catching six (6) different species of fish.
Paddle Angler Grand Prize – 12 ft. Native Redfish fishing kayak. Paddle angler catching six (6) different species of fish.
Junior Angler – Gift card or rod and reel.
Youth Angler – Gift card or rod and reel
Visit www.surffishingtournament.com for more details.
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